Illinois uses a mix of federal and state programs to support people with developmental disabilities. These funding sources provide the core financial support for basic physical needs. Social Security is provided to eligible recipients for living expenses. Health care for adults with developmental disabilities comes in the form of Medicaid and/or Medicare. Family Community Resource Centers provide the link to many of these services in Illinois including:
- Aid to the Aged,Blind or Disabled (AABD)
- Cash
- EarnFare
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- Homeless Prevention Program
- Emergency Food & Shelter
- Food Stamp Program
- Funeral and Burial Benefits
- General Assistance/Transitional Assistance
- Supportive Housing for Homeless Persons
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Medical Programs
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
To find your local Family Community Resource Center, click on:
- Search for Advocacy/Services Providers in the blue box on the left
- Service Type: Government Programs
- Service Sub-Type: Government Programs
- Services Provided: Illinois DHS – Family Community Resource Center
- County: Your County
Children’s Services
Children’s Services – Main Page
Social Security
Medicaid – Where to Apply
DHS – Division of Developmental Disabilities
Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Family Community Resource Centers – The “one-stop” center for cash and medical assistance, food stamps, and job services
Advocacy Toolbox – Main Page